Crime Raven

Mark Rein

Retired after a 20-year law enforcement career in one of the most dangerous cities in America, Detective Sergeant Mark Rein brings his perspective to crimes you know and crimes you have never heard of. For years he worked nights in the roughest areas of Anchorage, Alaska. Later, he was a detective in property crimes, then went undercover in Vice. As a Sergeant, he led the Special Victims, Drug, and Investigative Support Units. Listen to his inside perspective and expand your understanding of true crime.Disclaimer: This podcast discusses crimes researched using publicly available information or personal recollections. Content may be graphic, disturbing, or violent and may be upsetting to some. Listener discretion is advised. Suspects are considered innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

  1. 05/30/2023

    Urban Creeper

    When a taillight leads to a hostage recovery, and mom notices the DIY graveyard, it all starts to come apart for the urban creeper.  Sources: https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/3-bodies-found-at-stewart-weldons-page-blvd-home-identified/?ipid=promo-link-block2 https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/stewart-weldon-accused-serial-killer-expected-to-plead-guilty/ https://www.masslive.com/news/2021/09/springfield-serial-killer-stewart-weldon-will-serve-3-consecutive-life-sentences-for-the-murders-of-a-trio-of-local-women.html https://lawandcrime.com/crime/i-just-want-to-close-this-case-serial-killer-admits-he-murdered-3-women-and-left-their-bodies-to-decompose-around-his-home/ https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/stewart-weldon-pleads-guilty-springfield/ https://www.masslive.com/news/2018/06/police_records_detail_searches.html https://www.masslive.com/news/2021/09/for-3-months-i-wondered-where-my-mom-was-relatives-decry-cruel-ends-for-women-murdered-by-stewart-weldon-in-springfield.html https://www.nj.com/essex/2018/06/stewart_weldon_springfield_multiple_bodies_montcla.html https://www.boston25news.com/news/springfield-mayor-demands-answers-after-bodies-found-in-suspect-s-home/762254584/ AudibleThousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and original content at your fingertips.BarkPeace of mind when they're online. Block, monitor, protect.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

    56 min
  2. 03/28/2023

    Friendly Treachery: The Murder of Cynthia Hoffman

    How does catfishing lead to murder? How much is a friendship worth? A line of depravities leads to brutality and betrayal for $9 million. Thunderbird Falls video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JTSgku_qY Sources https://lawandcrime.com/crime/catfished-killer-takes-plea-deal-in-2019-death-of-best-friend-murdered-in-exchange-for-9m-from-fake-millionaire/  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alaska-woman-pleads-guilty-killing-best-friend-man-catfished-offered-p-rcna71330  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/after-alaska-teen-s-murder-cybersecurity-experts-warn-catfishing-predators-n1019536  https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/content/news/Who-is-accused-killer-Darin-Schilmiller-Cynthia-Hoffman-murder-suspect-511444111.html  https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2023/02/16/anchorage-woman-pleads-guilty-to-2019-murder-of-teen-near-thunderbird-falls/  https://digitaledition.chicagotribune.com/tribune/article_popover.aspx?guid=802fdb4c-d573-4c84-bafd-f31b6fb923af  https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/11/photos-on-alaska-murder-suspects-phone-leads-to-ne/  https://kutv.com/news/nation-world/truly-horrific-alaska-teens-charged-in-brutal-murder-of-friend-for-9m AudibleThousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and original content at your fingertips.BarkPeace of mind when they're online. Block, monitor, protect.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

    48 min

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About

Retired after a 20-year law enforcement career in one of the most dangerous cities in America, Detective Sergeant Mark Rein brings his perspective to crimes you know and crimes you have never heard of. For years he worked nights in the roughest areas of Anchorage, Alaska. Later, he was a detective in property crimes, then went undercover in Vice. As a Sergeant, he led the Special Victims, Drug, and Investigative Support Units. Listen to his inside perspective and expand your understanding of true crime.Disclaimer: This podcast discusses crimes researched using publicly available information or personal recollections. Content may be graphic, disturbing, or violent and may be upsetting to some. Listener discretion is advised. Suspects are considered innocent until found guilty in a court of law.